pɔː(r)ʃən

Definitions

1. noun

a part or share of something, especially of food, drink, or a service

“She asked for a portion of the cake.”

2. noun

a share or allocation of something, such as a share of an estate

“He received a generous portion of the inheritance.”

3. noun

a specified amount or quantity of something

“The recipe calls for a large portion of olive oil.”

4. verb

to divide or allocate something, such as food or an estate, into portions

“The chef portioned the meat into equal servings.”

5. verb

to take or receive a specified amount or quantity of something

“She portioned out the leftovers into small containers.”

6. verb

to serve or offer a specified amount or quantity of something

“The waiter portioned out the wine to the guests.”